From monkeys to desert tortoises: how wildlife crossings differ from Costa Rica to Nevada
Every year, thousands of animals are killed on Nevada’s roads. Costa Rica is facing a similar problem. By Kathleen Leslie/KUNR.
The mightiest pollinators, from the tropics to the desert
Around the world, including in Costa Rica, hummingbirds are at risk. Humans can help. By Natalie MacKay/KUNR.
The decline of May Beetles in Costa Rica due to light pollution
The May Beetle and other nocturnal insect species in Costa Rica are in decline. But, all hope is not lost. By Mariel Day/KUNR.
A lone wolf crossed into Nevada. Scientists are watching what happens next.
As gray wolves expand across the West, some researchers say Nevada may be entering the early stages of a recovery story. By Alanna Garcia/Nevada Independent.
Desert tortoise immune systems change with the seasons, researcher finds
New research from Colorado State University explores how tortoise immune systems respond to seasonal shifts in temperature. By Zoie Alstad.
Scientists look to the past in order to understand the future of butterfly migration
The painted lady butterfly is famous for its irregular “irruptions”—sudden, unusually large migrations. A scientist from San Diego State University is investigating what drives this phenomenon. By Katherine Johnson.
Research highlights conservation challenges for Nevada Gila monsters
Gila monsters face escalating conservation challenges in Nevada amid limited habitat protection and pressures from climate change. By Alanna Garcia.
Is climate change and environmental contamination compromising the zebrafish population?
A tiny, thumb-sized zebrafish may offer important clues about how brains control social behavior and how environmental changes could affect animal reproduction. By Alex Mounde.
New wildlife documentary spotlights Colorado River’s beauty, crisis, and need for action
The film, The American Southwest, traces the Colorado River’s path from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California in Mexico. By Alanna Garcia.
Lake Tahoe’s Biggest Threat Spotted: Golden Mussels
Inspectors at Lake Tahoe are on the lookout for a new aquatic invasive species, the Golden mussel. By Ali Dickson/Tahoe Daily Tribune.